Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX48

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL2 was introduced 2 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-PL2 matches up against the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL2 and the FX48.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and FX48 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and FX48.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher E-PL2 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.